On Tue, 15 Nov 2005 16:13:24 +0100, lcdpublishing
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lcdpublishing@...> wrote:
> Hi Mike,
>
>
> I think with the toner transfer stuff, what works for any of us
> doesn't actually mean it is going to work for someone else. There
> are a lot of variables in the process as a whole and that is part of
> the problem with getting universal results.
>
> Stefan, I believe, is the proponent of using a fuser from a laser
> printer. I use mostly the .062" thick PCB material and nothing less
> (for no other reason than that is what I can find easily when I need
> it). So, I am going to keep a watchful eye out for either a used
> laminator or an old laser printer that I can hack the fuser out of.
> I really hate buying something new (like a new laminator) to hack it
> up only to find that it won't work to my expectations Don't
> mind hacking apart older used stuff though, even if I have to pay a
> few bucks for it.
>
> Thanks again for all the input!
>
>
> Chris
I agree, i wouldn't like buying something to hack it, especially if it is
mostly cheap plastic crap you get these days. OTOH by using current
products you can offer a reproduceable thing, like pulsar etc.
Also i agree toner transfer seems to be one of the hardest processes to
communicate to others, although it is so easy to do once it works.
> Stefan,
> The fuser that you are using, where did you get it from? Is there
> anything in particular that I should look for in a used laserprinter
> that would make for a good salvageable fuser assembly?
> CHris
You should look that it is metal not plastic, much easier to work with.
You should look that the rollers can move apart the 2mm or whatever you
need, often the lower roller is sprung and the bearings ride in a slot,
this is what you want as it allows you to change spring tension if you
want. I reckon the newer fusers are probably built like the laminators,
"fixed width".
Also, you should look that it has a comfortable axle or gear to interface
your motor to.
You'll also need the thermistor that is usually pressed against the upper
roller, for temperature control. Remember to keep the electronics for that
if you have a whole printer, but if you only have a fuser they are cheap
to build.
I got mine out of a copier, and it's really ideal for the job. nice and
wide too. In general, the older the machine the better i'd say. Go to the
place where trash office stuff goes, you are bound to find a printer or
copier for free. A large copier has HEAPS of interesting parts in it.
ST